Back from my 2nd trip to the Lahey Clinic

What a few days it has been. I'm absolutely exhausted. I went down for some MRI of my Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar spine. Well I knew I had C-spine issues but apparently I have some herniations at T9 - T10 and at L3 - L4, L4 - L5.


Then there is some more worrisome news. It looks like the Lumbar MRI found an enlarged Retroperitoneal Lymph node. I hate to draw any conclusions especially without more tests but to be honest the thought of what it could be has me on edge.

Quahog,
I'm sorry no one has responded. Maybe I didn't read closely enough how scared you are. I just don't know much about the enlarged lymph node issue, though. When will you learn more?

I don't know anything about your popularity here, so my lack of response has nothing to do with that. I'm glad you spoke up.

i hope you can get some answers soon, and that maybe you have some friends or family you can also lean on a bit during this anxious time.

This is the first time I have read your topic so it hasn't been posted very long. I, too, am sorry for the lack of response. Unfortunately, I know nothing about your new condition. What did your dr say about this issue?

My words or encouragement: Be patient, less critical. All the people I have met here have at least shown compassion and have been informative or suggested where to get answers. In most health situations not knowing is sometimes worse than knowing what lies ahead.

Best of luck to you.

quahog,
Don't worry about occasionally spilling some words out that you don't actually mean. Pain and meds and depression and anxiety all make us say and do things that aren't part of our "normal" behavior or way of being. You were feeling desperate in the moment, and I certainly can understand that!

And that's what the edit button is for!

Post Edited (PAlady) : 4/12/2008 3:56:35 PM (GMT-6)

Quahog,
I feel I am lucky not having spinal problems just stupid fibro and inflammatory arthritis along with crohn's and a few other crappy things. I do not have a clue as to what you are going through. I do know there have been times I have also felt a little like I am on the outside looking in. I guess because I post in flurries and then withdraw for periods of time.
I do know for a fact though that there are so many wonderful people here who care beyond the call of duty about the members and the day to day anxiety and pain we deal with. Know that at some point a member will read your post who knows what your issues are and will respond.
In the mean time, I hope you can try to relax and take your mind off it all... if only for a bit.
Feel better soon and best of the best luck to you.